Construction of main roof of the Boston Garden

Date

7/11/28

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Newspaper caption on verso reads, "The first of the seven roof trusses supporting the main roof of the new North Station Coliseum was raised into position today. These trusses are the largest of their kind in this section of the country. They ... more

Newspaper caption on verso reads, "The first of the seven roof trusses supporting the main roof of the new North Station Coliseum was raised into position today. These trusses are the largest of their kind in this section of the country. They span 40 feet more than the trusses of the Boston Arena and each one carries twice as much roof area." less

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The Boston Garden opened in 1928 above bustling North Station. Considered one of the premier indoor venues of its time, the Garden attracted professional sports franchises—most notably Bruins hockey and Celtics basketball—as well as a wide variety of shows, sporting contests, and rallies.

The Garden’s location above a rail station reflected the common practice at the time of locating arenas in urban centers near public transportation. With seats for roughly 15,000 fans, the stadium boasted over twice the capacity of the existing Boston Arena across town.